August 10 2023 The San Rafael Pacifics defeated the Tucson Saguaros 5-3 at Albert Park. San Rafael scored twice in the fourth inning, added two runs in the seventh and pushed across another run in the eighth to secure the victory. Tucson answered with two runs in the sixth and one in the ninth but could not complete the comeback.
San Rafael collected six hits, led by K. Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs and two RBI. N. Smith also had two hits and drove in a run, while M. Thiesen contributed two RBI. Tucson finished with six hits, including two from S. Joyner, while B. Ephan and K. Trahan each recorded a double. Tucsons M. Santos, B. Ephan and K. Trahan accounted for the teams three RBI.
Alex Valasek earned the win for San Rafael after allowing five hits and three runs, two earned, in 8 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out 10.
Chris Johnson recorded the save with 2/3 scoreless innings and two strikeouts. Tucson starter
Isaac Keehn took the loss despite striking out nine in 6 1/3 innings; he allowed two hits and four runs, two earned, with two walks.
